Suzuki Harunobu (?, 1725?

– July 7, 1770) is a Japanese woodblock print artist, one of the most famous in the Ukiyo-e style.

He is an innovator, the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765, rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints.

Harunobu uses many special techniques, and depicts a wide variety of subjects, from classical poems to contemporary beauties.

Like many artists of his day, Harunobu also produces a number of shunga, or erotic images.

During his lifetime and shortly afterwards, many artists imitate his style.

A few, such as Harushige, even boast of their ability to forge the work of the great master.

Much about Harunobu's life is unknown.